India vs Pakistan in Colombo: Handshake Controversy and Surya’s Bold Reply Before Sunday Clash

The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan cricket match at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is generating buzz, primarily due to a handshake controversy that has become a talking point ahead of the game.

At a pre-match press conference, both team captains addressed the handshake issue Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha suggested the matter would be resolved on the field, while India's Suryakumar Yadav humorously advised patience, referencing past decisions related to political tensions.

Agha emphasized the importance of playing the match with sportsmanship and noted that despite Pakistan's historical struggles against India in the World Cup, they are determined to perform better this time

Concerns about Babar Azam's form were dismissed by Agha, who expressed confidence in his captain's abilities, while also downplaying issues surrounding mystery spinner Usman Tariq's bowling action, which has been cleared by the ICC

Agha expressed a desire for Abhishek Sharma, the Indian opener, to play, indicating Pakistan's wish to compete against a fully fit Indian team Suryakumar confirmed Abhishek's fitness and availability for the match.

Usman Tariq, Pakistan's mystery spinner, is being touted as a potential game-changer on the spin-friendly Colombo pitch, with a unique bowling style that has previously troubled batsmen

Suryakumar Yadav maintained a calm and confident demeanor, suggesting that his team is prepared to face unexpected challenges, much like tackling an "out-of-syllabus" question

The excitement around the match is palpable, with both teams looking to put pre-match controversies aside and focus on delivering a spirited performance on the field